2016 Subaru Forester Service and Repair Manual

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2016 Subaru Forester service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • 2.0XT Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • X Sport Utility 4-Door
  • XS Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.5i Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.5i Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.0XT Touring Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.5i Convenience Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.5i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • XSL Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.0XT Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 2.5i Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
  • XT Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.5L 2498CC 152Cu. In. H4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #16V16200021/03/2016Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to Oc

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it

NHTSA #19V70100003/10/2019Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (O

Consequence

If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupie

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat ha

TSB #11033069

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11033065

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

TSB #11033063

This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.

TSB #11033056

This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

TSB #11033051

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).

TSB #11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

TSB #11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

TSB #11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

Showing the 8 most recent of 276 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20230524Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported2 injured

While stopped at a “STOP” sign, the Subaru Forester unintentionally accelerated into a tree although the brake pedals were repeatedly utilized; it was totaled.

20230524Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported2 injured

While stopped at a “STOP” sign, the Subaru Forester unintentionally accelerated into a tree although the brake pedals were repeatedly utilized; it was totaled.

20151214Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported2 injured

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER STOPPED TO MAKE A U-TURN THEN SLOWLY STARTED TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY

20151214Component: STEERINGCrash reported2 injured

THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE DRIVER STOPPED TO MAKE A U-TURN THEN SLOWLY STARTED TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WHILE MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY

20241006Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

When parked on a slope, driver attempted to back SUV out of parking space. Before starting car, with key inserted, ignition on and foot on brake, driver attempted to remove gearshift from park. Car

Showing the 5 most serious of 607 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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